New Delhi: The Centre is preparing to introduce a new and stringent Seed Act to protect farmers from losses caused by fake, adulterated and substandard seeds. Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will hold a consultation with senior representatives of major farmer organisations on September 10 at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, to Read More…
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved five railway projects worth around ₹10,021 crore across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana. The projects include the Arakkonam–Renigunta third and fourth lines (77 km), Whitefield–Bangarapet third and fourth lines (47 km), Hosur–Omalur doubling (147 km), Salem–Karur–Dindigul doubling Read More…
Itanagar: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday visited Nyedar Namlo in Itanagar, a sacred place of worship and an important community centre associated with the indigenous Donyi-Polo faith. The site holds cultural and spiritual significance for the Nyishi community and other indigenous groups of Arunachal Pradesh. During his visit, the Vice-President took part in the Read More…
Itanagar: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday visited the Donyi-Polo Mission School for the Hearing, Visually and Intellectually Impaired at Chimpu in Itanagar and interacted with students, teachers and staff. During his visit, Radhakrishnan toured various activity areas of the institution and spoke to the students. He also interacted with the teaching and support staff, Read More…
Shimla: As many as 64 roads were closed to vehicular traffic across Himachal Pradesh following rainfall in several parts of the state, officials said on Wednesday. The India Meteorological Department has forecast that the spell of rain will continue in the state until September 15. Several areas received light to moderate rainfall during the 24 Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Crimes against women and children, including rape and serious POCSO cases, declined in Kerala during the first 100 days of the state government’s Operation Toofan, while drug-related cases and seizures increased significantly, Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said on Wednesday. According to a statement issued to mark 100 days of ‘Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt’, Read More…
Kolkata: The West Bengal Congress has filed police complaints against Bageshwar Dham head priest Dhirendra Shastri over remarks he allegedly made regarding meat consumption during Durga Puja, claiming that his comments hurt the religious sentiments of Bengalis and could disturb communal harmony. The complaints were submitted to the officers-in-charge of Bhawanipore and Nimtala police stations Read More…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has ordered strict action after child labour was detected during a surprise inspection at the APMC market in Yeshwanthpur. Shivakumar directed the police to arrest those responsible for employing children and warned that officials, including the DCP, ACP, DSP and police inspector, could face suspension if immediate Read More…
Mumbai: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has uncovered an alleged international gold-smuggling network and seized gold worth Rs 1.10 crore that was concealed inside an imported treadmill in Mumbai, officials said. A Chinese national and a person linked to an importing company have been arrested in connection with the case, according to the officials. Read More…
Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, welcoming innovators, industry leaders and investors from across the world. Addressing the gathering, Modi highlighted the rapid growth of India’s fintech sector and its growing importance to the vision of a Viksit Bharat. He said the sector’s expanding youth participation, Read More…